Standards & Accountability: Transport Minister Chris Bonett breached the ministerial code of ethics after a taxpayer-funded ministry statement was used for party-political attacks, the Standards Commissioner ruled. Courtroom Malta: In the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial, Judge Edwina Grima continued her summing-up to jurors, stressing they are “judges of fact” and must decide only on what was heard. Local Services & Waste: The PN blamed this summer’s waste crisis on government decisions that stripped local councils of powers, arguing centralised waste collection has failed and calling for eco-tax funds to go back to affected localities. Education & Heat: The PN demanded urgent action after complaints of excessive heat during MATSEC resits, saying students deserve safe, dignified exam conditions. Jobs: The PN warned youth unemployment is rising, citing NSO figures showing 15–24 unemployment up to 9.8% in July 2026. Infrastructure Risk: A World Bank assessment says Malta’s critical infrastructure is too centralised, leaving the country vulnerable to cascading failures. EU Tourism Snapshot: Eurostat data shows EU overnight stays up 1.7% in H1 2026, with Malta up 9.9% while Cyprus fell 7.7%. Scam Prevention: MFSA, Malta Police and the Arbiter launched scamalert.mt to help people and businesses recognise and report financial scams. Business & Hospitality: Corinthia owner IHI reported a €17m first-half loss as net debt neared €800m. International Logistics: Delta Cargo added Hong Kong and Malta airports to its temperature-controlled pharma network.